He was joined by Mitch O’Farrell, council member for Los Angeles’ 13th District, to remind people that spaying and neutering is the only way to end companion animal overpopulation—and it’s so crucial that L.A. actually requires that dogs and cats 4 months or older be “fixed.” As O’Farrell explained, it’s never been easier, since PETA created a new online resource, “Let’s Fix L.A.,” that provides residents with information on places to find low-cost spay/neuter services.

Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado also attended the event in advance of her PETA spay/neuter campaign launching later this month. All three advocates spoke to the media and reminded everyone that more than 6 million animals enter shelters every year in the U.S., a sobering number. As Dr. Drew put it, “It just isn’t a problem we can adopt our way out of.”

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